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The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Winchester and is the mother church for the ancient Diocese of Winchester. It is run by a dean and chapter, under the Dean of Winchester. The cathedral as it stands today was built from 1079 to 1532 and is dedicated to numerous saints, most notably Swithun of Winchester.
For over 900 years, people have come to seek inspiration in this magnificent Cathedral. Today Winchester Cathedral welcomes visitors from across the world to share in worship, explore the Cathedral’s history, and to take part in a variety of events.
Winchester Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of England in Hampshire, England. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the greatest overall length of any medieval Gothic cathedral in the world.
Winchester Cathedral is a cathedral church in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It is the seat of the Anglican bishop of Winchester as well as a major tourist attraction. The present cathedral was built between 1079 and 1420.
Discover one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe. With a captivating history and magnificent architecture, Winchester Cathedral has been a living place of worship and welcome for over 900 years.
Winchester Cathedral has been a living place of worship and welcome for over 900 years. When you visit, you’ll discover one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe, with a captivating history and magnificent architecture.
Winchester Cathedral is amongst the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Winchester and is the mother church for the ancient Diocese of Winchester. It is run by a dean and chapter, under the Dean of Winchester.
About the cathedral: Though there’s been a cathedral in Winchester since 642, construction of the longest medieval cathedral in Europe started in 1079. Much of the limestone that the cathedral is built from was to be transported from quarries on the Isle of Wight, across the Solent.
Historian David Ross looks at Winchester Cathedral. History, architecture, and visiting information - in the Historic Winchester Travel and Heritage Guide.
Explore Winchester Cathedral, Hyde Abbey, and St Cross Almshouses: a testament to Winchester’s historical significance as England’s ancient capital, rich with the relics of saints, bishops, and kings.